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The 2025 Nude Cruise Just Set Sail To The Bahamas and Caribbean

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The annual clothing-optional cruise hosted by Bare Necessities left Miami on Monday and headed to the Caribbean for an 11-day vacation.  This year’s cruise takes place on Norwegian Pearl. Aside from visiting Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Stirrup Cay, the vessel will visit Martinique, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, and Dominica during its February 3 […]

Former Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Arrives Scrapyard [VIDEO]

A large white Royal Caribbean cruise vessel gracefully sails through a calm body of water, with a cityscape featuring numerous high-rise buildings in the background. Small patches of greenery are visible on the shoreline.

The iconic ship that helped shape Royal Caribbean International is now being retired after decades of service.  Song of America set sail on its final voyage on January 22, traveling from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, to Alang, India, where it arrived over the weekend to be scrapped and sold for parts. The 37,500-ton vessel was built […]

Holland America Unveils 2026-2027 Legendary Voyages

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Holland America Line (HAL) introduces 27- to 45-day itineraries that will take guests to Hawaii, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the South Pacific, and the Mediterranean from 2026 to 2027. 28-Day Legendary Arctic Circle Solstice Noordam departs Seattle on June 7, 2026, for a roundtrip 28-day sailing. The Vista-class vessel will journey through the Inside Passage […]

Celestyal Cruises Expands to Arabian Gulf Itineraries After Surging Demand

A large cruise ship, part of the renowned Celestyal Cruises, docked at a port with its logo proudly displayed. In the background, a city skyline with tall buildings and a ferris wheel stretches under a twilight sky, hinting at an exciting itinerary ahead.

Boutique cruise operator Celestyal Cruises announced an additional Arabian Gulf sailing, expanding its current capacity in the region by 10%. According to the cruise line, the decision to add an extra itinerary was made in response to the “overwhelming popularity” of its Desert Days cruises which now have limited availability on the February 15, 22, […]

Minnesota Man’s Free Cruise Turns Into $47,007 Medical Nightmare

A large cruise ship, the Norwegian Encore, with colorful patterns painted on its hull, sails on a calm, blue sea under a clear sky. The vessel's recent enhancements add to its majestic presence on the serene waters.

A Minnesota resident who won a free cruise received a $47,000 medical bill from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) after being treated for the flu. Mike Cameron was enjoying a weeklong Caribbean cruise with his girlfriend, Tamra Masterman, when he came down with a case of the flu. Cameron sought treatment from the Norwegian Encore’s medical […]

Royal Caribbean Moves Up Star of the Seas Inaugural Cruise, Adds Two Sailings

A group of people ride a green water slide aboard Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas. The slide features a translucent section extending over the deck, offering stunning ocean views. Various other colorful slides and the open sea are visible in the background under a blue sky, highlighting the excitement of new sailings.

Royal Caribbean International has announced that Star of the Seas will enter service earlier than expected, adding two new “showcase sailings” before its previously scheduled inaugural voyage. The second ship in the cruise line’s Icon Class will now begin welcoming guests on August 23, 2025—eight days earlier than originally planned. Earlier Debut for Star of […]

Cruise Passenger Arrested for Over $6K in Credit Card Fraud

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Authorities arrested a cruise passenger at Brazil’s Port of Salvador de Bahia on January 22 for multiple fraudulent credit card transactions.  The unidentified male suspect is believed to have used the cards after boarding the cruise vessel in Santos, Brazil on January 19. During its weeklong South America itinerary, the 41-year-old allegedly made multiple fraudulent […]

World Cruise Ship Introduces Seasonal Ownership and ‘Try Before You Buy’ Program

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Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences recently announced two new offers—Seasonal Ownership which offers passengers maximum flexibility and control over their cruises and a Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program. Seasonal Ownership Seasonal Ownership lets guests stay on the Villa Vie Odyssey for 30 days to 9 months, able to join and leave the cruise […]

Royal Caribbean Extends Puerto Rico Port Call Cancellations

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Royal Caribbean has continued to cancel cruises scheduled for San Juan, Puerto Rico, as one of its piers remains out of action. Pier 3 West was damaged last year and has been closed to cruise ships ever since. It has been out of commission since a docking incident in April 2024 involving the loss of […]

Royal Caribbean Sees Record $3.76 billion in Earnings, Onboard Spending Up

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Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) ended 2024 with record-breaking earnings and an unprecedented start to wave season, setting the stage for a promising 2025. The company posted $400 million in adjusted net income for the fourth quarter, with total revenue growing 12.9% year-over-year to $3.76 billion. The company says that strong demand for last-minute bookings and […]